Introducing the New $100 Bill

Ben Franklin's $100 bill is getting a makeover this coming October with some brand new security features to help deter counterfeiters, including a 3D security ribbon that is woven into the paper with animated and color-shifting watermarks. For instance, if you were to examine an authentic, new $100 banknote, you'll notice a color-changing bell hidden inside the inkwell (located to Franklin's right side) that turns from copper to green as the bill shifts. Want to see the bill in action? Head over to NewMoney.gov for an interactive look at this high-tech bill.